The Ocean of Light — Page 50
50 for its perfect similarity to the word of the Prophet in all of its attributes and forms. Even if you have been given a little understanding, you should be able to accept this point. I will now return to the original subject. We live in an age of tumultuous change. Wrongdoing is rampant and sympathy has diminished. Calamities, attacks of the enemy and various other burdens have descended, so much so that even the pious are treated with disdain. The enemy will not rest until he sees them suffering pangs of death and has consigned them to their graves and destroyed every last trace of their existence. On the other hand those from within [Islam], due to jealousy, also wish to destroy every last trace of their existence and ensure that life becomes difficult for them. Every fool and wretched urchin has grown bold and rude, and servant has overcome master. The disobedience of children has broken their parents’ backs. Medicines have given birth to all kinds of